Ludhiana, April 4 -- Hundreds of commuters faced major disruptions on Thursday morning as contractual workers staged a two-hour protest at the Ludhiana bus stand, halting both government and private bus services from 10 am to 12 pm. The demonstration, led by the Punjab Roadways, Punbus, and PRTC Contractual Workers Union, not only brought bus operations to a standstill but also caused severe traffic congestion outside the terminal.

With the workers blocking bus entry, state-owned and private bus operators were forced to park their vehicles on nearby roads, causing confusion and inconvenience for passengers. Stranded travelers were seen wandering with their luggage, struggling to locate their buses in the chaos.

Simranjit Kaur, a passeng...